US moves refuelling tankers from RAF Mildenhall after Iran threat
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The US military moved two refuelling tankers and several others from RAF Mildenhall to Germany and other locations on Monday after a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The precise nature of the threat remains under discussion among US officials. The US raised the security posture at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath to Force Protection Condition Charlie, the second-highest defensive level. A British Ministry of Defence spokesperson said aircraft move regularly according to operational requirements. The move follows the September removal of US B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected Iran-linked security incident that led to seven arrests. [1] [2]
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- US reportedly evacuated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall over Iran threat
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